Rebif or Tecfidera?
Hi
I was diagnosed with RRMS last June. Since then I have had one relapse in October where I was bed bound with the MS hug for a week or so. My consultant has just told me I am now eligible to start medication.
The two that he has narrowed it down to are Rebif injections or Tecfidera tablets. I have read both of the booklets that they gave me and they had told me to choose which one I want to start and let me know.
I know there are pros and cons to both and I'm sure they will differ from person to person but I just wanted some opinions from people that are actually on these medications. I'm grateful for any info at all!
Thank you!
Beth
Dear Beth27, have been on Tecfidera for 8 weeks, little side effects, remembering to take tablet isbiggest problem! I had to make the decision about which drug to opt for and having had 23 years of injections with Beta Interferon but that was in the early days when there wasn't any choice, at least now there is! You should consider your family situation and all other factors but go with what YOU think will be best for you.😍 Jill
Hi there, I can only comment on Tecfidera. Like you I was diagnosed last year and opted for Tec as I felt it would be the best for suiting lifestyle. I was frightened of potential side effects but was one of the lucky ones and didn’t get any! In the beginning I was rigid about timings but now further down the line can be more flexible. As you have to take them with a balance of food I had to force myself to suddenly start eating breakfast for the first time ever. But now, I can opt for a late breakfast, or an early lunch to take the tablets. I keep a spare at work in case I forget to bring it. It doesn’t affect being able to travel whenever I feel like it. Anyway, that’s me and my story! Good luck x